Central Elementary vs Crescent Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Rhinelander · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
269 students
Crescent Elementary
Rhinelander · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Crescent Elementary Rhinelander, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #755 of 1,069 | #582 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #29436 of 50,301 | #22691 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 269 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.7% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 54.5% |
| city | Rhinelander | Rhinelander |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crescent Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 43.7).
- •Crescent Elementary does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 38%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34.5%).
- •Crescent Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 61.7%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.0).
- •Crescent Elementary is the larger school with 384 students compared with 269.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary better than Crescent Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Crescent Elementary ranks higher (53.5 vs 43.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Elementary and Crescent Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Rhinelander and Rhinelander in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 269. Crescent Elementary: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Crescent Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Central Elementary is 755th of 1,069 and Crescent Elementary is 582nd of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).